Crying Freeman: The Complete Collection [1997] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

See Larger Image	Manufacturer: A.D.V. Films Starring: Mark Dacascos, Julie Condra, Rae Dawn Chong, Byron Mann, Masaya Kato Directed By: Christophe Gans Average Customer Rating:


Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Binding: DVD EAN: 0702727065323 Format: Animated Label: A.D.V. Films Manufacturer: A.D.V. Films Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: A.D.V. Films Region Code: 1 Release Date: 2004-01-27 Running Time: 102 Studio: A.D.V. Films Theatrical Release Date: 1996-04-24
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: crying freeman Comment: I enjoyed the film its got action,love story, the story is ok not brilliant but if you like martial arty type flicks check it out.I was recommended the film by a friend so i got it and i love it,its one of my favourites. Customer Rating: Summary: A very manga film Comment: Nearly a decade ago this film was groundbreaking stuff. Before "The Matrix" introduced the mainstream to the neato visual effects often used in anime and before doing a film version of a comic was in vogue..."Crying Freeman" was made. This is not the best action or dramatic film ever made. It IS however a very faithful adaptation of the anime story of the same title. So much so that I thought it was inspired. The two leads even look like their anime counterparts! Unfortunately the majority of live action re-makes of things fall far short of the quality of this film. This film made me want to see a later film by the same director..."Brotherhood of the Wolf". Customer Rating: Summary: Ridiculous! Comment: All I have to say is that this movie is seriously overrated. It's so damn stupid! When I saw the gunfight, I saw a really unrealistic and cheap looking John Woo imitation. I mean the assassin has 1 pistol and kills about 20 people in open terrain! Besides that, this assassin has to kill a woman. He comes to her house, she just lies there on the bed, she isn't afraid at all. Instead of killing her he strips naked, bangs her and leaves without accomplishing his mission! What the hell is this? I know it's just a movie but this is just RIDICULOUS! Customer Rating: Summary: Just for the entertainment factor Comment: this film is so so bad, but there's just no way that you can't enjoy it. from the poor quality acting (except that of marc dacascos), to the ropey storyline and terrible script-writing, it's just immensely funny! what you can't argue with is the action, as the fight scenes are great (if that's your thing, at least). All in all, don't buy this film if you want something serious and dramatic, but if you're looking for very light entertainment with a high factor of cheese and mockery potential, then this film should be a part of your collection! it doesn't intend to be bad, but it is and that makes it oh-so good. Customer Rating: Summary: good in 1995, still superb in 2003 Comment: i saw this film in 1995, when it was first released and loved it then, so when i saw it on amazon i was inspired to buy it. i was not disappointed, it was just as fantastic 8 years later. the first outing for manga on the big screen, as it were, and it was a huge hit. any fans of manga, or indeed a good old kung-fu, sword-fight and gun bonanza will love this film, plus there is a story line, for a change, that actually makes sense and is consistent throughout the movie. in conclusion then, if you like manga, or just martial arts with plenty of guns, knives and sword related violence, this is a film for you!! More Reviews